(new Podcast) Aiming High and Living Up To Your Own Expectations

Potential means that you have the ability to do something. And if you notice that potential in yourself and use it, you have already succeeded.  ~Isobella Jade, from my recent podcast segment on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/05/19/aiming-high-and-living-up-to-your-own-expectations

(shot by Robert Caldarone, Brooklyn Heights)

Aiming High and Living Up To Your Own Expectations

Tune into this segment:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/05/19/aiming-high-and-living-up-to-your-own-expectations

Petite model, author and advocate Isobella Jade shares some of her day to day tips for staying inspired when you are starting from scratch, the underdog or just trying to do what you want to do as your own cheerleader some days. Staying positive involved a lot of energy, it is work to stay positive sometimes and this segment is to inspire your own brain-power and inner-self to keep your beat going on. You can connect with Isobella Jade via Facebook or Twitter or on her website http://www.isobelladreams.com/ where you will also find her books and also get a personalized signed copy of them.

Almost 5'4", which she first wrote at the Apple store, is about her early years as a model, MODEL LIFE: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior is a fashion illustrated graphic novel based on her own adventures in NYC as a model, and Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model, which was inspired by her blog readers and is a follow up to Almost 5'4" and includes modeling tips for short chicks.

Isobella Jade's books on Amazon.
Isobella Jade's books on BN.com.

Also check out all of archived podcast segments on iTunes by searching Isobella Jade.

(Photo: Robert Caldarone, Astoria, NY)

A podcast segment on the book "Be Your Own Best Publicist"

Hey Girls,

Tomorrow 2/16/2011 at 2 PM on my podcast radio show, I will be having a chat with co-authors Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper  about how public relations and PR skills can land you the opportunities you have been striving for in the workplace.

In the book "Be Your Own Best Publicist: How to Use PR Techniques to Get Noticed, Hired and Rewarded at Work," Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper, share a take no crap, don’t give up and be prepared for your success attitude.

2/16/ 2011

2 PM EST

Tune into the segment here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/02/16/being-your-own-best-publicist-with-jessica-kleiman-and-meryl-weinsaft-cooper

Some elements of the MANY in the book that caught my eye were:
The Importance of Paying Attention to Your Surroundings.

The importance of knowing how to strike up conversation anywhere.

The Importance of listening to what others have to say.

How your smile speaks.

Prepare for your personal pitch.

Petite models: discovering your assets beyond height

This week on my podcast I will be chatting about discovering your assets beyond height. Inspired by my readers and some recent questions on how to prepare for print modeling.

When: 2/2/2011

Time: 6:00 PM EST

Where (follow this link to listen)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/02/02/petite-models-discovering-your-assets-beyond-height

The scoop for the segment:  Model, author Isobella Jade shares that height isn't everything in modeling and the importance of not being defined by just height, especially as a shorter model. She shares insight and tips on how to get over height and inches and start focusing on your other assets which can help you book work as a model. During the month of February Isobella is hosting a contest with www.punkyourchucks.com and you can submit to win a pair of custom pumps or shoes, info on the contest is on her blog www.petitemodelingtips.com Isobella Jade is the author of her modeling memoir Almost 5'4" and her graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior." Recently published is her collection of short stories called "Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model," featuring modeling jobs she done with Macy's, Victoria's Secret, Marshalls, Easy Spirit and others. She is currently writing a YA novel series. Weekly her show shares tips and advice for models of all sizes and inspiration, as she shares the outsiders in to the modeling business.  Catch the live show here or listen to the archive segment here anytime or on iTunes.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/02/02/petite-models-discovering-your-assets-beyond-height

P.s: Here is the scoop on submitting to win a custom pair of shoes or pumps!

Modeling underdogs: It starts with belief, live show at 6pm today!

Modeling underdogs: It starts with belief

WHEN: 1/26/2011

Time: 6 PM EST

Tune in here http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/01/26/modeling-underdogs-it-starts-with-belief

If you miss the live show catch the archive anytime or search Isobella Jade on iTunes.

The segment scoop:

Model, author, advocate Isobella Jade shares how modeling when you are shorter starts with belief and self-confidence and how an athlete mindset helped her own pursuits. She also answers questions from Facebook and emails on the day and the life of being a self-made model and how models of all ethnicties are in demand. Isobella Jade is the author of her modeling memoir Almost 5'4" (now also an eBook) and her fashion graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior." Recently published is her collection of short stories called "Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model," featuring modeling jobs she done with Macy's, Victoria's Secret, Marshalls, Easy Spirit and others, despite being one of the shortest models out there. She has worked as a print and parts model for many years and weekly her show shares tips and advice for models of all sizes and inspiration, as she shares the outsiders in to the modeling business. You can also find on her podcast radio show interviews with beauty brands such as LUSH, Origins, Wet n Wild, Styli-Style, along with chats with fitness expert Gunnar Peterson and Fashion and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photographer Steve Erle, among others. Here, you will find the day in the life of striving to be who you want to be and do what you want to do. http://www.isobelladreams.com/

Tune in here girls:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/01/26/modeling-underdogs-it-starts-with-belief

New Podcast segment 1/19 Modeling and Goal Setting

This weeks segment of Model Talk Radio is about Modeling and Goal Setting.

When: 1/19/2010

Time: 2:00 PM EST

Listen here:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/01/19/modeling-and-goal-setting

Here is the scoop:  Model, author, advocate Isobella Jade shares some useful tips on goal-setting as an aspiring model and how striving as a model involves having goals. Isobella Jade petite model and the author of her modeling memoir Almost 5'4" and her graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior." Recently published is her collection of short stories called "Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model," featuring modeling jobs she done with Macy's, Victoria's Secret, Marshalls, Easy Spirit and others. Weekly her show shares tips and advice for models of all sizes and inspiration, as she shares the outsiders in to the modeling business. You can also find interviews with beauty brands such as LUSH, Origins, Wet n Wild, Styli-Style, along with chats with fitness expert Gunnar Peterson and Fashion and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photographer Steve Erle, among others.

Tune in here to the Modeling and Goal Setting segment:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/01/19/modeling-and-goal-setting

P.s: Submit to be Petite of the Week and featured on this Petitemodelingtips.com, send with the subject of your email: Petite of the Week, send your first name, headshot, or comp card jpeg, your height, where you are from, how you are making strides in modeling to: petitepride@yahoo.com

Also you can submit to Short and Stylish Petite's on  Petitemodelingtips.com, so if you are short and stylish you can submit to be featured by sending me your name, where you are from, a photo of yourself in your favorite outfit, what you are wearing, where you like to shop, and share how despite being petite, and the hunt for petite sizes, you are looking good and feeling good, with Short and Stylish in the email subject to mailto:petitepride@yahoo.com

These features are on going!

New Model Talk Radio segment: The Modeling Forecast of 2011

This week's segment of Model Talk Radio is called:
The Modeling Forecast of 2011

When: 1/6/2011

Time: 6:00 PM EST

Listen to the segment here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/01/06/the-modeling-forecast-of-2011

The Scoop:

Model, author, petite advocate Isobella Jade shares her forecast for the modeling world in 2011. And how now is the time for the every-type model. As the advertising world becomes more humanistic and relatable to the consumer, models are not just tall or hired base on measurements, models come in all shapes and sizes and you will be seeing more of all types in 2011. Especially Asians and Latina models. Isobella Jade is an author and one of the tiniest working models based in New York City. Her books so far include her modeling memoir Almost 5’4” and a graphic novel called Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior and Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model, which is a collection of short stories based on on-the-job experiences putting her pint-size self to use, an also includes modeling tips for short chicks. She is currently writing a fictional teen novel. You can find her at http://www.isobelladreams.com/ or on her blog http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/


Also, look to the right of this blog, if you like eBooks you can read Almost 5'4" on the Kindle, Nook, and find it in the iBookstore and read the book on the iPhone from the Kindle and Nook apps.

New Podcast Segment! Modeling in 2011 and models knowing your assets

This is the last podcast segment of 2010. Modeling in 2011 and models knowing your assets

When:  December 28, 2010

TIME:  11:00 AM EST

Tune in here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/12/28/modeling-in-2011-and-models-knowing-your-assets

The scoop: Petite model, author Isobella Jade sums up 2010 and shares the importance of models knowing their assets. noticing your assets is about noticing what is marketable about you as a model when it comes to how certain traits or characteristics can be used towards marketing a product, representing the vibe of a brand, or a certain magazine editorial. Noticing your assets is about thinking about what you have that a brand, product or magazine might like, and thinking about how your look can translate into modeling for brands and products and magazines. The more you know about yourself and what your asset are the, better for you as a model and your modeling pursuits. Tune into this last segment of 2010 and Isobella shares her Happy New Year wishes.

Today New POcast! 3:00 EST, Short and Stylish and six things short models need to know about modeling

This week of Model Talk Radio, I will be chatting about the fashion industry and petite's, being Short and Stylish and also six things all shorter models need to know before they start pursuing modeling. Tune in at 3:00 for the live show, you can also find the show later today on iTunes as well.  Here is the scoop on the segment:

When: 12/9/2010

Time: 3:00 EST (live show)

Short and Stylish and Six things they don't tell you about starting to model

Model author Isobella Jade shares her take on the fashion industry and petite's, and also six things they don't share with you about modeling, working as a model and being a self-made model.

Professional modeling for a shorter girl involves self-investment to start, a shorter girl can work with agencies but there are some important factors she should know, on this segment Isobella shares the day and in the life of being a self-made model and real meaning of working as a model these days.

More daily tips on modeling at http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/

Podcast segment Building Modeling Experience in a Small Town

This weeks segment of Model Talk Radio is based on modeling in a smaller city, inspired by my readers and listeners who live in smaller cities and towns. Here is the scoop on the segment:

11/11/10 

3:30 PM EST

Model, author Isobella Jade shares the getting started in print modeling basics in a smaller town. This segment is inspired by a recent Facebook message she received from a girl who lives in a smaller city and wants to start in print modeling but didn't know how to start. Isobella shaers how a girl can build her modeling experience in a smaller city and anywhere she lives, which can lead to working with agencies, brands and magazines.

Tune in here at 3:30 PM EST or listen to the archive anytime (it is also on iTunes as well).

Building Modeling Experience in a Small Town

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/11/11/building-modeling-experience-in-a-small-town

Upcoming reading of my new book Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model

Reading outloud is fun. Listen to me read from my new book "Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model." Last time I read my landline phoned died and since I have got a new landline so hopefully this reading experience will kick more ass. :) if you are an aspiring model or a short girl and haven't checked out Short ...Stuff on Amazon or Bn.com I sure hope you, I wrote it for short chicks :) ~isobella

Upcoming Show: 10/27/2010 11:30 AM

Listen here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/10/27/model-isobella-jade-reads-from-her-book-short-stuff-1

Being giraffe tall is not everything in modeling

And if you would like to submit for my Short and Stylish features on my blog, or be a featured petite model submit here:
http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2010/10/coming-up-more-short-and-stylish.html

Self Marketing Tips for Models podcast TODAY

This week's segment of MODEL TALK RADIO involves my belief in the power of self promotion and how your self marketing can cross into working with agencies. Covering how to start modeling without an agency? How to get a modeling agencies attention? How to craft your photos for marketing yourself as a model.

Tune in here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/08/04/self-marketing-tips-for-models

TODAY: 8-4-10
Live at 4 PM EST or listen to the archive anytime.

~Isobella

From pint-size to plus size where do you fit in modeling

From pint-size to plus size where do you fit in modeling? <---that is the question!


Today I am sharing the marketing mindset involved with working as a model today and bringing your best assets forward, from pint-size to plus size, to teens and adults, she shares how to figure out where you fit in modeling and how to approach working as a model no matter where you live.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/07/08/from-pint-size-to-plus-size-where-do-you-fit-in-modeling

Catch the live show at 3pm! Or listen anytime to this show and the archived shows at www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade

Thanks for checking out my books, my modeling memoir Almost 5'4" and fashion illustrated graphic novel Model Life, both are on Amazon and BN and where books are sold.

Height, weight, size are not everything in modeling, but you do have to know what you have that is marketable and target your photos in ways that will REALLY help you modeling FOR something that benefits your goals.

~isobella

This week on my Model Talk Radio podcast Today at 1pm!

Today at 1pm, on my podcast Model Talk Radio, I will be share the things I've learned along the way about being a self-made model, and the things the don't tell you about the day-and-the-life of working as a model, when you're not giraffe tall, and how to handle the highs and lows of the pursuit.

Title of show: Being a shorter model: the things they don't tell you


Date / Length: 6/30/2010 1:00 PM - 15 min


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/06/30/being-a-shorter-model-the-things-they-dont-tell-you

Model Talk Radio at 10 am tomorrow morning

Tomorrow morning 10 AM Model Talk Radio. See you there! I will be basing the segment on some recent topics on the blog on the importance of posing naturally and not relying on the photographer to tell you what to do as a model, and also some tips when it comes to approaching a modeling agency and how you should be interviewing the modeling agency as they interview you. The segment is called Why There are not petite modeling agencies. And I will tell you why! :) ~isobella jade

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/06/17/why-there-are-not-petite-modeling-agencies

If you haven't checked out my memoir Almost 5'4" check it out here. And "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior" can be found here. (amazon and bn)

Some recent posts from my modeling tips blog here:
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/dont-over-mail-modeling-agency-same-old.html

http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/is-it-good-fit-interviewing-modeling.html

http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/models-facing-mirror-naturally-posing.html

when creating a model comp card natural is better

Today I am sharing the latest insight on model casting and comp cards and how there is no need to spend a fortune on compcard photos or portfolio photos anymore, and how professional images does not mean overly photoshopped images, she shares how your natural self is better for booking modeling work these days.

Tune in here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/06/02/model-castings-and-comp-cards-2010

Listen to archive anytime and other segments on Model Talk Radio here:
www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade

Coming up podcast Tiny is Terrific and Not being Short Sighted

NOTICE TIME AND DAY CHANGE

Upcoming Show: 5/19/2010 11:00 AM
Show Name: Tiny is Terrific and Not being Short Sighted
Length: 15 min

I have faced tribulations in modeling and her life, and on this week's segment of Model Talk Radio I am sharing my thoguhts on why small is beautiful and how a person should not be limited because of something they consider a flaw, or drag. Instead that flaw can become something unique, marketable, and even their best asset.
Tune in here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/05/14/tiny-is-terrific-and-not-being-short-sighted

Today on Model Talk Radio Derek Loves Shopping

Tune in today on Model Talk Radio at 4pm on Model Talk Radio I will be chatting with special guest, fashion and style guru Derek Warbuton of Derek Loves Shopping!

http://www.dereklovesshopping.com/

Here is insight on the segment:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/04/21/derek-loves-shopping-style-expert-and-modern-philanthropist


Isobella

5 tips to a modeling agency when you're short podcast

Tune into 5 tips to a modeling agency when you're short on Model Talk Radio, catch the live show at 1pm EST 3/10, or listen to the archive any time my sweet shorties :)

Listen here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/03/10/5-tips-to-a-modeling-agency-when-youre-short

Model Talk Radio "Sizing up: The Model, the Agency, the Editor, the Designer"

MODEL TALK RADIO

Tune in here for the latest segment of Model Talk Radio, which airs 3/3/10 at 10:30 am: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/03/03/sizing-up-the-model-the-agency-the-editor-the-designer

Sizing up: The Model, the Agency, the Editor, the Designer

What causes change in size acceptance in modeling first? The Model, The Agent, The Editor or the Brand? There have been more diverse models in the past year in magazines and ads, but what causes size acceptance and change first in modeling? Model, author Isobella Jade shares how the agent, editor and the designer can inspire change in the modeling business and how "model size" and "sample size" and a "brands image" go hand in hand. How does size affect your modeling pursuits? She will also give tips on creating your comp card and marketing yourself to agencies no matter your height/size.

Her modeling memoir called “Almost 5'4"” is based on being a shorter than average model. The memoir recently hit the UK through The Friday Project, an imprint of HarperCollins. You can also find “Almost 5'4"” on Amazon and BN.com. Isobella is also the author of her fashion illustrated graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior".

Her books can be found on BN.com and Amazon.com and in bookstores.

On Model Talk Radio: Why Modeling isn't just for one size or type

This week's segment of Model Talk Radio is based on Why Modeling isn't just for one size or type.

You can listen live 2/17 at 1:00 PM here, or enjoy the archive anytime:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/02/17/why-modeling-isnt-just-for-one-size-or-type

On the show Isobella shares realistic modeling opportunities for all sizes and ages and how the advertising industry as changed the word "model" and what it means to be one. Isobella shares the first photos any model needs and how to get the attention of a modeling agency, she also shares why "thighs" are suddenly in. Her modeling memoir based on being a shorter than average model called: Almost 5'4", recently hit the UK through The Friday Project, an imprint of HarperCollins. Isobella is also the author of her fashion illustrated graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior".

Check out the show here.

Her books can be found on BN.com and Amazon.com and in bookstores.

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